Hi,

1997 XK8 here, there is a leak in the power steering hose connection at the passenger side. The power steering fluid leak pretty much disintegrated the passenger sway bar bushing to nothing.

I brought some o-ring assortments from Autozone hoping to replace the old o-ring and stop the leak.

Does anyone know how to disconnect this power steering hose adapter? I turned the black connecter counter-clockwise a few turns but it didn't seem to do anything.

In the picture, the top is the alternator, the middle is the power steering connecter, how do you disconnect this to fix the leak there?

Thanks for helping out.




1997 XK8

 

I suspect you are probably going to have to spring for a new hose/pipe assembly.

 

On the passenger side, that's a lower pressure line, I replaced the entire line w/ cooler before Brutal (one of our local techs) recommended I just cut and clamp it (or a new hose segment back on. That connector is what leaks. If you want more info, search for my threads created in the xk8/xkr subforum with 'power steering' keywords, you should find it and Brutal's comments, with others.

 

Ok, looks like I'll need some saw tools, hose, and clamps for this fix.
Will see how it turns out.
Thanks!

 

Finally got around to the task of fixing the ps fluid leak.
- Siphon as much ps fluid out as possible from the ps reservoir.
- Used dremel to cut open the plastic hose on top first.
- One tip, cut open a small hole, and let the ps fluid drain out first.
I continued cutting while it was draining and made a big mess.
It splashed ps fluid all over the wall and alternator.
- Use dremel to cut the metal pipe, what a pain.
- Fitted the 3/8 and 5/8 hose with clamps over the cut area
- Done i hope

Now I need to refill ps fluid. Can I use this one from autozone?
How can you tell if it's drexon III ready?


Prestone/32 oz. power steering fluid plus stop leak (AS263-6) | Power Steering Fluid and Additive | AutoZone.com

 

Did this fix work out ok for you?

 

Yes, it's pretty much fixed.
The only thing that can be improved is maybe use a slightly smaller than 3/8 pipe.
This 3/8 pipe just slid in the old metal pipe rather easily, so it's not that snug.
I put 2 clamps on it and seems to be holding up. It may still leak a very insignificant amount that's hard to notice.

 

I took a tiny screwdriver and pried the 4 retainer pieces out from the clip (had to spin it to get to all 4) on the rubber hose side. The metal line then slid right out. I cut the rubber hose right next to the metal crimp. I then had to tug on the hose a little through the radiator support to get it to reach past the metal line and it did. I then, after I let all of the fluid drain out, wiped everything dry including sticking a wadded up paper towel into the hose to get it as dry as possible inside the hose. It slid onto the metal line and I used a wide hose clamp and cranked down on it as far as possible. So far, so good. Cost $0.00. I already had the hose clamp and razor blade to cut the hose. Took 10 minutes.

 

You are a genius, my friend... I had the quick connect piece blow apart on my car yesterday and was thinking I was going to spend mucho $$$ and time to fix the problem. Then I happened across your brilliance and cut the hose, removed the broken plastic quick connect pieces, and slid the hose over the metal line (right up the the ridge) and clamped it down! So far so good! Done!

 

edit: please delete - the horrible forum layout made me reply to some random related post